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Puente AltoMendoza

Puente Alto to Mendoza by bus

Mendoza lies 180 km (112 mi) north-east of Puente Alto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 3 h 29 min including stops, over roughly 219 km (136 mi) of road.

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Puente AltoMendoza
CountryChileArgentina
Population568,106114,893
Elevation700 m (2,297 ft)853 m (2,799 ft)
Time nowUTC-3 (America/Santiago)UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza)
Postal codes81500004237–5500

What changes when you arrive in Mendoza

Crossing from Chile into Argentina: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.

Where to book buses from Puente Alto to Mendoza

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Staying in Mendoza

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Common questions

How far is Mendoza from Puente Alto?

180 km (112 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Puente Alto; by road roughly 219 km (136 mi).

How long does it take to get from Puente Alto to Mendoza by bus?

About 3 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Puente Alto and Mendoza?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Mendoza?

The Peso (ARS).

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.